12 §6029. Search and rescue operations
§6029. Search and rescue operations The Department of Marine Resources may provide search and rescue services in the coastal waters of the State and shall be the responsible state agency for those services, except when they involve lost or downed aircraft. The department shall develop a formal plan for those activities and designate one person […]
12 §6029-A. Safety and security services
§6029-A. Safety and security services 1. Enforcement of federal safety and security zones. At the request of and as expressly provided by the United States Coast Guard in accordance with federal law, marine patrol officers may assist the United States Coast Guard in the enforcement of safety and security zones established by the United States […]
12 §6030. Department of Marine Resources Educational Fund
§6030. Department of Marine Resources Educational Fund 1. Fund. There is established the Department of Marine Resources Educational Fund, referred to in this section as the “fund.” The department is authorized to set and receive fees to be deposited in the fund. The fund receives all funds collected by the department from the operation of […]
12 §6030-A. Burnt Island; Burnt Island Living Lighthouse; rules
§6030-A. Burnt Island; Burnt Island Living Lighthouse; rules The commissioner may adopt such rules as are necessary to protect and preserve Burnt Island and the Burnt Island Living Lighthouse. In addition, the commissioner may adopt such rules as are necessary to provide for the successful implementation of the department-authorized educational and recreational programs that are […]
12 §6031. Governor’s Marine Studies Fellowship Program
§6031. Governor’s Marine Studies Fellowship Program 1. Fellowship program established. There is established within the department the Governor’s Marine Studies Fellowship Program to encourage the study of disciplines important to the conservation, management and utilization of marine resources. Those disciplines include, but are not limited to: applied aquaculture research in culture techniques, engineering, disease prevention, […]
12 §6032. Marine Recreation Fishing Conservation and Management Fund (REPEALED)
§6032. Marine Recreation Fishing Conservation and Management Fund (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 85, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 559, §1 (RPR). PL 2009, c. 559, §4 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 421, §1 (RP).
12 §6021. Purpose
§6021. Purpose The Department of Marine Resources is established to conserve and develop marine and estuarine resources; to conduct and sponsor scientific research; to promote and develop the Maine coastal fishing industries; to advise and cooperate with local, state and federal officials concerning activities in coastal waters; and to implement, administer and enforce the laws […]
12 §6032-A. Marine Recreation Fishing Conservation and Management Fund
§6032-A. Marine Recreation Fishing Conservation and Management Fund 1. Fund established. The Marine Recreation Fishing Conservation and Management Fund, referred to in this section as “the fund,” is established within the department. The commissioner may receive on behalf of the fund funds from any source. All money received into the fund must be used for […]
12 §6021-A. Marine Products Marketing Program
§6021-A. Marine Products Marketing Program The Marine Products Marketing Program is established to encourage, promote and provide for direct participation of Maine seafood producers in joint public and private market development programs. The commissioner may enter into agreements or cooperative arrangements with any person for the purpose of advertising and increasing the sale and consumption […]
12 §6033. Marine Recreational Fishing Advisory Council (REPEALED)
§6033. Marine Recreational Fishing Advisory Council (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 85, §4 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 369, Pt. A, §24 (RP).